Can I be in your club? The old and the new. By myself. You can't see the pattern in the decking but it's the same as the handrails. The handrails are a little odd but that's what the HO wanted. I also put a SunSetter 20' retractable awning on there too.

I believe I stated that several times too. Lot's of ego and hubris on this site.

I'm positive 99.9% of people can't build a deck like me. That takes skill. Mowing a lawn doesn't. There's a huge difference between the 2 things.

I have built a few decks, done much detailed tile and finish carpentry work, plumbing, electric, and am able to fix just about any piece of equipment. I even built my 4000 sq ft. custom home with the help of a couple of friends.

All this, I do not consider to have anything to do with landscaping and I call myself a "Landscaper" and am proud of it. Mowing a lawn is only service in landscaping. If you only mow lawns then your a "grass cutter", not a "landscaper". I have 20 men working for me, some are just grass cutters and others are what I call landscapers. The skill level is reflected in thier pay.

In doing all these things, building decks is not difficult. That's one of those projects that are usually, left to homeowners. I would at times build decks for friends on a weekend, for some burgers and beers.

I recently read an "in depth" article concerning the problems younger people are having to deal with these days when it comes to math skills needed to succeed in the world of building (and other related jobs that involve math).

The article said that, as a result of very thorough testing involving math problems, they found that 47% of people under 30 years old had the equivalent of a 6th grade level when it comes to math skills.

Stop and think about that for a moment....47% are at a 6th grade level when it comes to math!

47%.....that's almost a third!

Dang.....did no one catch this or am I the only one that thinks it's funny? Please....be gentle........

I recently read an "in depth" article concerning the problems younger people are having to deal with these days when it comes to math skills needed to succeed in the world of building (and other related jobs that involve math).

The article said that, as a result of very thorough testing involving math problems, they found that 47% of people under 30 years old had the equivalent of a 6th grade level when it comes to math skills.

Stop and think about that for a moment....47% are at a 6th grade level when it comes to math!

47%.....that's almost a third!

Dang.....did no one catch this or am I the only one that thinks it's funny? Please....be gentle........

Just further proves the point. Look at some of the posts on here. Guys trying to run a business and can't figure simple things. Overhead, profit and loss, gas mileage, finance costs, interest. Basic math and it befuddles grown adults, most with at least a hs diploma.Posted via Mobile Device

Just further proves the point. Look at some of the posts on here. Guys trying to run a business and can't figure simple things. Overhead, profit and loss, gas mileage, finance costs, interest. Basic math and it befuddles grown adults, most with at least a hs diploma.Posted via Mobile Device

I know what you mean. Sometimes I think maybe we all could benefit from slowing down and thinking about something a little more before making a post.
I know I'm guilty of that from time to time myself.

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Originally Posted by pseudosun

I wasn't sure if 47% being a third was a joke or not, so i left it alone.

I appreciate the kindness.......but yea, it was at least an attempt at a little humor.

To operate my SOLO business requires all of the following or I could not stay in business;;;;

I have to be a truck mechanic.

I have to be a small engine mechanic.

I have to be a tool sharpner.

I have to be a plummer.

I have to be a welder.

I have to be a salesman.

I have to be a bookkeeper.

I have to be a secetary.

The whole point being operating a lawncare business is a whole lot more than pushing a lawnmower. Some call it unskilled but anyone working for the "man" would trade places with all of us if they were able too.

To operate my SOLO business requires all of the following or I could not stay in business;;;;

I have to be a truck mechanic.

I have to be a small engine mechanic.

I have to be a tool sharpner.

I have to be a plummer.

I have to be a welder.

I have to be a salesman.

I have to be a bookkeeper.

I have to be a secetary.

The whole point being operating a lawncare business is a whole lot more than pushing a lawnmower. Some call it unskilled but anyone working for the "man" would trade places with all of us if they were able too.

100% correct. It takes a skill SET to operate this or any business.Posted via Mobile Device